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National Alaska Day June 28

National Alaska Day June 28

Key Takeaway

Alaska became the 49th state of the United States on August 18, 1959, but there is no widely recognized National Alaska Day on that date.
Instead, Alaska celebrates its history and culture through events like the Alaska Day Festival in October and the Sitka Whale Festival on June 28.

Timeline

1867
Alaska Purchase
The United States purchases Alaska from the Russian Empire for $7.2 million, or about 2 cents per acre.
1912
Alaska becomes a territory
Alaska is admitted as a territory of the United States after the approval of the Alaska Organic Act by the United States Congress.
1959
Alaska becomes a state
Alaska is admitted as the 49th state of the United States after the approval of the Alaska Statehood Act by the United States Congress.
1986
Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act
President Ronald Reagan signs the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, designating over 100 million acres of land in Alaska as national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas.
2013
Denali renamed
The name of Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America, is officially changed back to Denali, its traditional Koyukon Athabascan name.
2015
Permanent Fund Dividend
The Alaska Permanent Fund, established in 1976, pays out an annual dividend to eligible residents, ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars per person.

Past & Future Dates

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FAQ

What national day is on June 28th?

On June 28th, we celebrate National Alaska Day, honoring the largest state in the union. You can find more info and fun facts at https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-alaska-day-june-28. #CelebrateEveryDay #NationalAlaskaDay #AlaskaDay.

What is National Alaska Day?

Launched in 2017 by National Day Calendar®, National Alaska Day is a celebratory day acknowledging Alaska as the 49th state to join the Union. National Day Calendar is dedicated to commemorating the rich and varied culture and history of our nation, leading to the initiation of National State Days.

Why do Alaskans celebrate Alaska Day?

Alaska Day, observed on Oct. 18, marks the day Alaska was transferred from Russian ownership to the U.S. on Oct. 18, 1867. The territory was bought for $7.2 million on March 30, 1867, and this day is celebrated across the state as a holiday.

What is Happy Alaska Day?

Happy Alaska Day celebrates October 18, 1867, when Alaska was purchased by the United States from Russia. People gather in Sitka each year for a week-long celebration that includes a parade, a brew cruise, historical reenactments, a costume ball, and other events, even though Alaska Day itself is on October 18th.



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On This Day in History — June 28

  • 2016 — A terrorist attack in Turkey's Istanbul Atatürk Airport kills 42 people and injures more than 230 others.
  • 2009 — Honduran president Manuel Zelaya is ousted by a local military coup following a failed request to hold a referendum to rewrite the Honduran Constitution. This was the start of the 2009 Honduran constitutional crisis.
  • 2004 — Sovereign power is handed to the interim government of Iraq by the Coalition Provisional Authority, ending the U.S.-led rule of that nation.
  • 2001 — Slobodan Milošević is extradited to the ICTY in The Hague to stand trial.
  • 1997 — Holyfield-Tyson II: Mike Tyson is disqualified in the third round for biting a piece off Evander Holyfield's ear.
  • 1989 — On the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo, Slobodan Milošević delivers the Gazimestan speech at the site of the historic battle.

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Notable Births on June 28

  • 2002 — Marta Kostyuk, Ukrainian tennis player
  • 1999 — Markéta Vondroušová, Czech tennis player
  • 1996 — Donna Vekić, Croatian tennis player
  • 1993 — Bradley Beal, American basketball player
  • 1992 — Oscar Hiljemark, Swedish footballer
  • 1991 — Seohyun, South Korean singer, dancer, and actress

Notable Deaths on June 28

  • 2016 — Pat Summitt, American women's college basketball head coach (b. 1952)
  • 2016 — Buddy Ryan, American football coach (b. 1931)
  • 2015 — Jack Carter, American actor and comedian (b. 1922)
  • 2015 — Jope Seniloli, Fijian politician, Vice-President of Fiji (b. 1939)
  • 2015 — Wally Stanowski, Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1919)
  • 2014 — Seymour Barab, American cellist and composer (b. 1921)